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Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-T2

Portability
66
Imaging
58
Features
72
Overall
63
Canon EOS 600D front
 
Fujifilm X-T2 front
Portability
76
Imaging
66
Features
79
Overall
71

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Key Specs

Canon 600D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 570g - 133 x 100 x 80mm
  • Announced March 2011
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5
  • Older Model is Canon 550D
  • Renewed by Canon 650D
Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T3
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Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-T2, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 600D was released 6 years before the Fujifilm X-T2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 600D matches up versus the Fujifilm X-T2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Fujifilm X-T2

 600D Fujifilm X-T2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Canon 600D

 Fujifilm X-T2 600D 
AnnouncedJuly 2016March 2011Fresher by 64 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 600D and Fujifilm X-T2

 600D Fujifilm X-T2 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 600D has got exterior measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T2 has dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-T2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 600D vs the Fujifilm X-T2.

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-T2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 600D and Fujifilm X-T2 is 66 and 76 respectively.

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-T2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 600D and Fujifilm X-T2.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T2 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 600D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-T2 sensor size comparison

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 600D Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography information
74
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 600D Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography highlights
67
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 600D as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T2 as a Sports photography camera
54
good resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 600D Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography information
62
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (440 shots)
63
weather sealing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
bad battery life (340 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 600D Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography info
63
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 600D as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T2 as a Vlogging camera
70
display is selfie friendly
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
lack of image stabilization
33
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 600D and Fujifilm X-T2
 Canon EOS 600DFujifilm X-T2
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 600D Fujifilm X-T2
Other name EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2011-03-31 2016-07-07
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 325
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 326 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570 gr (1.26 lb) 507 gr (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 100 x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 793 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 340 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II
Storage slots 1 Two
Retail price $799 $1,600